Couple of random pics

Playing with a cicada in our backyard.  I can remember pulling them off our tree when I was younger. 

Laying outside enjoying the weather

We were at the museum and Thomas sat down and said "take picture", so I did.
Too funny

Can't wait until he can take her out by himself.  Ha Ha

Rolling over

Nathan started rolling over from back to tummy towards the end of July.  He didn't like being on his tummy, but every time we put him on the ground he would roll right over.

New House!

Middle of July we moved into a new house.  The boys each have their own room (so do we again :-)) and we have a huge yard (.38 acres) for the boys (including Randy) to enjoy.  I have a good sized kitchen and only one bathroom to clean.  Ha Ha  We absolutely love our little ranch house.  It is small and perfect for us!  We were able to stay in the town that we love and we have the most amazing neighbors that are constantly bringing us fruits and veggies from their gardens.  We have even received baked goods.  Normally I am the one delivering baked goods to neighbors.  Ha!  It sure was nice to receive a fresh baked cake only a few days after moving in and even nicer coming home to a basket of veggies and herbs on our doorstep.

Grammie Deb and Thomas planting flowers

This is the damage that our movers did on move in day into the new house.  Our street was out of power for almost 12 hours on a hot day in July.  The movers tried to back into our driveway not seeing our low hanging power lines and tore them right off the pole.  Oh it was a 'hot' mess!  The neighbors still tease us when the power goes out asking us if we did it.  LOL

Eating with no lights set up in the living room yet

Ice Cream, Ice Cream

We all scream for ice cream :-)

This was Thomas's first ice cream cone

Brother 'it'

Thomas says "can I hold it?",  referring to Nathan. Too funny 

Still going

Thomas is still our little reader.  Currently this is his favorite book and he loves to count the items on these pages.

Rolling over

Nathan rolled over from tummy to back today!  

He's on the move!

Summer trip to PA

I think this is my favorite picture from the trip.  Kai and Thomas were so cute together holding hands, walking, playing, feeding the fish and just being cousins.  It was so sweet!

First Popsicle

 At the end of June we were fortunate enough to go visit Chad, Marcy, Heidi, Aunt Marilyn and all the cousins and family in Pennsylvania.  We had so much fun visiting with family we hadn't seen in a year, playing in the lake, making smores, eating, playing and just having a great time.  So glad that we were able to go up while Aunt Marilyn and Peter were in the states and Heidi and the boys were all here from Hawaii!

First smores

Feeding the fish and most of us in our Camp Uncle Chad t-shirts

3-1/2 months

And pretty darn cute!

Thomas's 2nd Birthday!

Daddy and Nathan putting together Thomas's red table on his birthday eve

Last weekend was not only Father's Day, but Thomas's 2nd birthday!  We went over to his Grandpa Barney's and Grammie Deb's house for the celebrations.  

Eating his red, turtle shaped pancakes at his brand new red table.
Red is currently Thomas's favorite color.

New pool that Grandpa Barney bought for the house

We had a wonderful day playing in the pool outside, eating lots of yummy food, visiting with family, playing with toys, opening presents and enjoying his beach themed cake with turtles on it.

A total Herzog move.  Reminds me of our Christmass in AZ.
We did not tell him to do this, it was hilarious!

And where is my next gift?

Gift from Uncle Tom

Gift from Auntie Eve

Gifts from Auntie Jaclyn and Nana Odie

Grandpa Barney helping Thomas unwrap his gifts

Made with love by the creative and amazing Auntie Ashley

We can't believe that this incredible little boy is 2 already.  He is such a huge blessing to us, our family and anyone he meets.  Everyday is a new adventure full of laughs, new surprises, lots of talking, singing, playing with trains and turtles, picking flowers, kisses and tons of fun.  We just had no idea how much we could love this guy.  Here's looking forward to many more birthdays to come.  We love you Thomas!  Happy 2nd Birthday!

3 Months

Can you believe this cutie is already 3 months old?  He is doing so great!  He is growing fast, already almost 15 lbs and in 6 months onesies and pjs because he is so long.  He does have a little reflux, but the medicine he takes is helping.  We think he may be teething since he is drooling lots and chewing on his fists.  He loves to be held standing up and walking around, not sitting.  Ha Ha  He is smiling a lot and even laughs.  It sure does make the 3am feedings worth it.  

Silly boy

 Thomas grabs everything within reaching distance of his crib now.  One afternoon during nap, I looked in the monitor and this what I saw.  I had to go in and take a picture.  I think before I went into the room he was sleeping like this.  Too funny!

Look who has turtle

New friends

Went to the museum with a new friend named Emerson. He is 2 1/2 and has an 8 week old sister. Mommies have a lot in common and had fun chasing us around, gabbing and pushing strollers

Climbing the walls

Literally climbing the walls at the doctor's office for Thomas's 2 year check up

Fun at the Zoo

 We finally made it to the zoo with Thomas and Nathan!  We did make it last summer, but had to leave after seeing the first animal due to mommy getting a sudden vertigo spell (NOT FUN).  Thomas was so fun to watch running up and down the paths.  In fact he almost ran into a stroller and said "watch out!".  I don't think he meant it towards the person pushing the stroller, but it was hilarious.  We got to ride the train around the park at the end of our visit.  Nathan did pretty well and Thomas rode in the double stroller for about 20 minutes total.  Ha Ha  We are hoping he will use it too.

Thomas didn't seem to want to look at all the other animals very long EXCEPT the tortoises.   He looked at us and said "BIG ONE" with such excitement.  He did not want to leave this area at all.  The other animal exhibits were more like drive bys.  :-)  Randy said that he reminded him of my dad in DC.  Dad didn't want to stay long at the sights, he wanted to just stay on the trolley the whole time.  We made him get out though and had a great time.  Little side note :-)

Hello brother